 1872 Baltic Sea flood

The 1872 Baltic Sea flood, also known as the Great Flood of 1872, was a significant and catastrophic weather event that affected the coastal regions around the Baltic Sea, particularly impacting areas in what is now Germany, Poland, and parts of the Scandinavian countries. The flood occurred during the night of October 30 to October 31, 1872, following a combination of heavy rainfall and strong winds, which led to a rapid rise in water levels.